Water System Report CA

South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch

EPA ID: CA0410006 ยท 22,664 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch (CA0410006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 22,664 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
22,664
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0052 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$302K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$58,658
Median Household Income
51,994
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch serves a community with a median household income of $58,658 and an estimated 51,994 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,600
PFAS Treatment $367
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,167

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,167 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch (EPA ID: CA0410006) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 22,664 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0052 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch (CA0410006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch serve?

South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch serves approximately 22,664 people across 4 ZIP codes in California.

Where does South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch safe to drink?
South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch serve?
South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch serves approximately 22,664 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch's water source?
South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0052 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch's service area?
The South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch service area has a median household income of $58,658. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch get its water?
South Feather W&p - Miners Ranch's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). South Feather Wandp - Miners Ranch, CA: Serves 23K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca0410006/
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